Iconic Aussie wildlife daredevil Steve Irwin has died as he loved living: seeking out the world's most dangerous and exotic creatures in their own domain.
For me, Steve Irwin was someone I watched since I was in my primary school days. I remembered watching it with dad on the sofa and with a wide-eyed expression, asking the question millions had asked before me: Is this man invincible or what?
It's not so much as the world missing out on the entertainment this man provides. Yes, he entertains and he entertains well. But it is his passion for wildlife; the animals and reptiles, not forgetting the crocodiles that he never once feared, that made me look up to this man. His enthusiasm was the reason behind his success on national tv. He's someone proud about his job, and he lets his actions do most of the talking. What amazes me most was the way he gets up close to the reptiles with no hint of fear in his eyes, and that to a little kid meant that he is one alive and breathing superhero.
A few years down the road, and out of the blue, disaster struck. Just when everything was going smoothly, something had to happen. It taught me how fragile life is. It taught me that nothing can be taken for granted. Most importantly, it showed that bad things do happen to good people, and most of the time, it's the most unfair of things.
Steve Irwin, a legend and icon in the field he worked in, had passed away.
But he died, as he had loved living. And he left behind a legacy of his own.
Do rest in peace, for you'll always be in our hearts. And yes, the crocodiles' too.
posted by cigarettelove @ 8:09 AM
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